We once discussed how cat hair helped authorities track down a mail bomber. As it turns out, man’s best friend can play a critical role in the justice system as well. In fact, one black lab recently saved a man from going to prison. It’s things like this that prove how important it can be […]
Unlawful Sodomy Charges in California – Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Sodomy is essentially a fancy name for anal sex. This act is entirely legal in every state in the union since the Supreme Court ruled on Lawrence Vs. Texas in 2003. But forceful sodomy and sodomy of a child are not legal in California and most other states, just like forceful oral copulated. If you […]
Rounding Up Sex Offenders for Public Safety? Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers
Sex offenders are a diverse group that can range from teenagers who have sent another teen photos in a sext to violent rapists. Sex offenders as a group are largely viewed as a danger to children even though only a portion of them are actually attracted to children sexually. That fact didn’t stop the mayor […]
Escorts Vs. Prostitutes: Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers Peter M. Liss
We already talked about the fine line between prostitution and pornography, but that’s not the only legal activity that is only notably close to prostitution. Vista sex crime lawyers know that escorts are commonly confused with prostitutes, but while one is legal in California, the other is not. Here’s the difference between the two and […]
Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?
A common question defendants ask their criminal lawyers in San Marcos is whether their case will be dropped if the victim doesn’t testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this question […]
The Hollywood Cult That Participated in Sex Trafficking
When you think of sex trafficking, you probably think of an evil, international cartel forcing women into prostitution. You probably don’t think of Hollywood actresses and millionaire heiresses recruiting women into a cult, but that’s what recently happened in the NXIVM (pronounced “Nexium”) cult. While many news outlets have provided extensive coverage of the story, those […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
California’s Sex Offender Registry Will Drastically Change in 2021
In 2016, we discussed how America’s sex crime laws drastically need to change for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems Vista sex crime lawyers have with the existing laws is the fact that all sex offenders are required to register for life, even if they do not present a threat to the […]
What Happens if You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender
You probably already know that those convicted for sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders after they serve their time behind bars. What you might not know is what will happen to a sex offender who fails to register when required to do so. If you or someone you love is a sex […]
Face-Swapping Porn is Legal, Unlike Revenge Porn
In California, you can’t share a sexually explicit photo or video of someone without their consent thanks to our state’s revenge porn laws, but oddly, you can post a graphic pornographic video with the actor’s face replaced by someone else who was never in a porno. Here’s what you should know about the controversial new […]
